I a scenario very similar to other forms of abuse (e.g., child abuse), elder abuse has changed from a subject rarely discussed to a national dilemma that gains media headlines. The exposure of elder abuse also has led researchers to take greater interest in this topic. Researchers have investigated elder abuse with regard to defining the problem, identifying victims, identifying abusers, and de...

I applaud Adam Gershowitz and Laura Killinger for identifying and exploring an almost unconsidered problem: excessive prosecutorial caseloads. Their premise is that in many large jurisdictions, prosecutors are so overworked that they cannot adequately individualize guilty pleas, assess eligibility and need for rehabilitative programs, comply with disclosure obligations and speedy-trial rules, a...

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The independence of the prosecution is a universal principle within framework realizing just and impartial criminal justice system. European Status Justice states that government should establish measures to guarantee prosecutorial power. Prosecutors are required submit legal authority not political Therefore, this study aims examine practice making decisions in Indonesian Prosecutor’s Office. ...

Abstract Research Summary Using data from the National Registry of Exonerations, we examined how presence confession evidence impacts prosecutors’ tendency in order to (1) commit misconduct any form (e.g., permitting perjury and witness tampering) (2) specifically withhold exculpatory (i.e., favorable defense). We assess these relationships particularly context wrongful convictions by guilty pl...

Executive Summary Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) is FMCSA’s safety monitoring and measurement system used to identify unsafe carriers and prioritize them for future interventions (e.g., audits). The agency also encourages third parties to use CSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) scores as a tool for making safety-based business decisions. FMCSA hopes to leverage the power of the market...

Forensic autopsy was introduced to meet the requirements of the judicial system [1]. Through forensic autopsy, reliable mortality data are collected, including cause of death, manner of death, documentation of injuries, and the presence of substances such as alcohol, drugs, or chemicals. On the basis of our laws, prosecutors determine whether a forensic autopsy is necessary, and the police cons...

Public health officials, hospital administrators, forensic directors, jail wardens, judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys must confront the issue: how should cases of individuals with AIDS dementia be treated when they are found to be permanently incompetent to stand trial? Although charges are sometimes dismissed in advanced cases of dementia, the more common pattern involves placement of...